A big name in world football made an important announcement this Thursday.
The discretion of the man has always contrasted with the flashes of the footballer. A self-effacing personality, Angel Di Maria will nonetheless remain one of the most talented players of his generation. And after two decades of proudly wearing the Argentina jersey, the subtle left-hander is preparing to end his international career.
Angel Di Maria thus confirmed on his social networks that the Copa America next summer would be his last crusade with his nation.
“ Well, this is the last playoff game for me, I can’t express in words how much the audience’s ovation fills my soul lately. I savor every second of this love, that of the public and my teammates. They, my friends, without them, this story would not have the same meaning. The affection of each of them has also made me the person I am today”wrote the former Paris Saint-Germain player.
“ Unfortunately, we cannot ignore the incidents that occurred in the stadium, Di Maria continued. No one deserves such treatment, not the beatings, not the frightened families and children in the middle of a stadium where the only thing that should have happened was to watch and enjoy a match as part of football folklore . I hope things like this don’t happen again. As players, we will always defend our audience without doubt.“
“ The Copa América will be the last time that I wear the Argentinian jersey, with all the pain in my soul and a tightness in my throat, I say goodbye to the most beautiful thing that has happened to me in my career: wearing it, sweat and FEEL it with total pride. Thank you to the supporters, thank you to the family, thank you to the friends and teammates of the national team. We continue to make history, and it will remain forever. Come on Argentina, dammit!“, concluded Di Maria on this very moving Instagram post.
It didn’t take much to see many aficionados react, including supporters of Paris Saint-Germain, where the Argentinian left excellent memories.
